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What are my rights as a California tenant being asked to vacate in 60 so new owners can completely overhaul every apartment?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 29, 2017

You are not alone in this dilemma. If you had a monthly rental agreement, then landlord can cancel the agreement on 60 days notice, for any or no...

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How Do I get Someone I Invited to Live In My House To Move Out

Roger's answer | Answered on March 29, 2017

You face a common unfortunate problem under heading "no good deed goes unpunished." Your choices are limited: either start the eviction process, or...

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What is required by law in order to ask a co-tenant roommate to move out?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 28, 2017

The simple answer is that only your landlord can end bad tenant's deal. There are many ways to approach the problem, but they all start with your...

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I have section 8 and allowed a so called friend stay with me for a couple of nights and now refuses to leave. What can I do?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 24, 2017

"No good deed goes unpunished." I'm sorry these creeps have done this to you, The best thing to do will be uncomfortable, but you really should...

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Can I get a reduction in rent?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 24, 2017

Yes, you should get a reduction in rent, or you can cancel the lease without penalty. Keep in mind that some challenges can't be rectified over...

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I have residents at apartment community that have skipped out but gave the key to others and they are staying there now.

Roger's answer | Answered on March 24, 2017

You can't just change the locks without causing yourself legal liability. You need more information before acting. Have contacted the current...

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Landlord abating a nuisance. Can I sue?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 24, 2017

The non-legal reply is that you can't change other people, especially alcoholics. You should learn more about the illness's effect on others and...

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Can my landlord require me to sign a new lease 5 months in advance?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 23, 2017

There's nothing illegal about making obnoxious unreasonable demands in the context you describe. What's striking is how ignorant landlord is about...

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My landlady is asking me to pay for property damage caused by my roommate.

Roger's answer | Answered on March 23, 2017

Mr Busch would be an excellent person to visit with. You should also check out the Peninsula Center for Conflict Resolution in San Mateo. Do...

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My landlady is asking me to pay for property damage caused by my roommate.

Roger's answer | Answered on March 23, 2017

Sorry to bear bad news: landlady is right. This is the downside of being a cotenant. Better find your roommate, and get a legal consultation given...

Roger Anthony Moss's Answers (6299)

What are my rights as a California tenant being asked to vacate in 60 so new owners can completely overhaul every apartment?

How Do I get Someone I Invited to Live In My House To Move Out

What is required by law in order to ask a co-tenant roommate to move out?

I have section 8 and allowed a so called friend stay with me for a couple of nights and now refuses to leave. What can I do?

Can I get a reduction in rent?

I have residents at apartment community that have skipped out but gave the key to others and they are staying there now.

Landlord abating a nuisance. Can I sue?

Can my landlord require me to sign a new lease 5 months in advance?

My landlady is asking me to pay for property damage caused by my roommate.

My landlady is asking me to pay for property damage caused by my roommate.